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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.19, 7,327.77 and 2,920.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.19, 7,327.77 and 2,920.11 is: 4,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.19 : 7,327.77 = 2,920.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.19/7,327.77 = 2,920.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.19x = 7,327.77 × 2,920.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.19x = 21,397,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,397,921.88/5,310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.60

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